Question

President Hoover believed in self-reliance, or that people should not rely on the government for aid, but rather charities. (True or False?)

Answer 1

True. President Herbert Hoover believed in self-reliance and thought that individuals should depend more on themselves and on volunteer organizations and charities rather than on government aid for assistance during tough times. This philosophy influenced his response to the Great Depression, where he was hesitant to provide direct federal relief.